What does it take to scale an idea from a small startup to a $650M exit — and then shift gears into building a nonprofit that changes lives? Felipe Sommer’s journey from Argentina to Silicon Valley, from Accenture to Nearpod, and now to Bloom, is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, leadership, and purpose. His story blends resilience, strategy, and heart in ways few founders openly share.Felipe began his career in economics and consulting with Andersen (Accenture), later moving to California during the dot-com boom. After launching several ventures in Miami, he co-founded Nearpod, one of the most successful edtech platforms of its time, ultimately serving tens of millions of students and exiting in a landmark $650M acquisition. Today, Felipe mentors entrepreneurs, advises companies, and leads Bloom, a nonprofit empowering neurodiverse young adults.In this episode of the Leading Peers Podcast, you’ll learn:✅ How Felipe recognized the “hay algo” moment that sparked Nearpod’s success✅ The role of co-founders in surviving the entrepreneurial roller coaster✅ Why he chose to build a fast-growth company with an exit in mind from day one✅ The frameworks and mindset shifts that helped him navigate luck, timing, and the pandemic✅ How purpose and impact now drive his leadership philosophy through BloomIf you’re a CEO, founder, or leader seeking inspiration and actionable insights, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.🎙 Hosted by Leo Popik on the Leading Peers Podcast🔥 Subscribe for more leadership journeys and growth lessons📢 Learn more at www.leadingpeers.com#Entrepreneurship #Leadership #ExitStrategy #PeerLearning #EdTech #StartupGrowth #LeadingPeersPodcast

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